Senior Environmental And Sustainability Advisor

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 30 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and now the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Environmental and Sustainability Advisor to join our project team on the Sunshine Coast. Working closely and collaboratively with our team, and our partners, this role is fundamental to the success of our project by ensuring compliance with all management plans, procedures, permits, legislation, and contractual requirements.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable, and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building a sustainable future. 

About the role:

• Undertake regular site inspections.
• Provide Environmental and Sustainability advice to construction personnel.
• Environmental monitoring and reporting including; noise/vibration, water quality, air quality, soil sampling, sustainability monitoring data (water, waste, fuel, energy, material used), and flora/fauna observations.
• Assist in the development and delivery of environmental training materials and programs, toolbox talks, pre-start meetings, and the site environmental induction.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and Work Method Statements and supervise high-risk environmental construction activities.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification – Environmental Engineer/Science.
• Minimum of six experience within the construction industry.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Company Quality Plan, and legal and moral duty of care.
• Working knowledge of safety and environmental legislation, Australian Standards, and industry codes.
• Understanding the specific project scope of works and contractual procedures for managing change.
• Current C-Class Driver’s License.

We have a range of benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing.
• Time for life / Work life balance.
• Financial wellbeing.
• Career development.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s License and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 493993

This role is being managed by our internal HR team; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.